Who is eligible for NMAT exam?

NMAT exam is conducted for admission to more than 45 b-schools in India. The exam eligibility criteria can vary from the eligibility criteria of a particular institute. Additionally, MBA eligibility conditions for all participating institutes can vary. However, the NMAT exam eligibility remains the same. The space below mentions the NMAT eligibility criteria: Candidate must have a bachelor's degree, completed under 10+2+3 or four years of education pattern, irrespective of the stream. Aggregate score in the graduation degree level should not be less than 50 per cent the final year of the degree course. Candidates waiting for results or are currently in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply for NMAT exam. Those who are yet to pass the bachelor's degree course get a provisional admission until the graduation mark sheet and certificate of the qualifying examination are submitted at the participating institute.

When does GMAC commence the NMAT registration process?

NMAT by GMAC registration is now open. As per the NMAT examination process in the past exam sessions, GMAC conducts the NMAT exam from within a testing window facilitated until the third week of December. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam thrice during this window. Candidates have to complete the retake registration to apply for another exam take.

Can I reschedule the NMAT exam after issuance of NMAT admit card?

Yes. GMAC issues the NMAT admit card as soon as the candidates completes the scheduling process. Candidates are able to choose the NMAT reschedule option at least 72 hours before the exam date. Hence, the option to change the exam date is available after the issuance of the admit card. However, with only 72 hours left for the exam, GMAC will not allow the candidates to access the rescheduling window.

What is the procedure to reschedule the NMAT exam?

Candidates can reschedule the NMAT exam via the login dashboard. However, candidates will have to pay a processing fee for the same.

Will I have to fill a separate application form for NMAT and participating institutes?

Yes. Candidates will have to fill the NMAT application form to appear for the exam. To apply for admission based on NMAT scores, candidates will have to fill the application form at desired college website. All NMAT participating institutes have a separate admission window. Therefore, candidates must be cautious of crucial deadlines to apply for admission based on NMAT exam scores. Besides a separate application form, several participating institutes have a criterion to only accept the NMAT score from the first attempt. Therefore, candidates must check the eligibility as well as the admission deadline of the desired college that accepts NMAT scores for MBA Admission.

Is there any provision of NMAT application form correction?

No. GMAC does not provide any facility for NMAT form correction. Candidates who make errors during the NMAT registration will have to fill the form again.

What is the eligibility criteria for admission to NMAT accepting MBA colleges in India?

The general eligibility criteria for admission to the best NMAT accepting colleges in India are mentioned below: Must have pass UG degree in Management with an aggregate of 50% scores Must have clear NMAt entrance exam.

Is there any common admission criteria for all NMAT participating colleges?

NMAT scores are accepted for admission at more than 50 b-schools. There is no common admission policy for all NMAT participating colleges. All participating colleges for NMAT will set its own eligibility conditions, cutoff scores, academic requirements, work experience preference, and selection process. Some of the NMAT participating colleges may have selection rounds, such as Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), or Personal Interview (PI). Some b-schools may have more weightage for NMAT scores, while some might have more weightage for the internal selection rounds.

How many times is NMAT registration window facilitated?

GMAC facilitates NMAT registration window once every year. Registration for the NMAT exam is accepted one time in one exam session. Since candidates can take the test thrice, GMAC facilitates the NMAT retake registration window soon after the exam window starts. For an attempt over and above the regular attempt, candidates have to use the NMAT retake registration window. Besides the NMAT registration and NMAT retake registration, the candidate portal also hosts a scheduling window. This scheduling window helps candidates to choose the exam slot and exam venue. The allotment of exam slot and test centre is done on first-cum-first-serve basis.

Who is eligible for NMAT exam?

NMAT exam is conducted for admission to more than 45 b-schools in India. The exam eligibility criteria can vary from the eligibility criteria of a particular institute. Additionally, MBA eligibility conditions for all participating institutes can vary. However, the NMAT exam eligibility remains the same. The space below mentions the NMAT eligibility criteria: Candidate must have a bachelor's degree, completed under 10+2+3 or four years of education pattern, irrespective of the stream. Aggregate score in the graduation degree level should not be less than 50 per cent the final year of the degree course. Candidates waiting for results or are currently in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply for NMAT exam. Those who are yet to pass the bachelor's degree course get a provisional admission until the graduation mark sheet and certificate of the qualifying examination are submitted at the participating institute.

What is the eligibility criteria for admission to NMAT accepting MBA colleges in India?

The general eligibility criteria for admission to the best NMAT accepting colleges in India are mentioned below: Must have pass UG degree in Management with an aggregate of 50% scores Must have clear NMAt entrance exam.

Is there any common admission criteria for all NMAT participating colleges?

NMAT scores are accepted for admission at more than 50 b-schools. There is no common admission policy for all NMAT participating colleges. All participating colleges for NMAT will set its own eligibility conditions, cutoff scores, academic requirements, work experience preference, and selection process. Some of the NMAT participating colleges may have selection rounds, such as Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), or Personal Interview (PI). Some b-schools may have more weightage for NMAT scores, while some might have more weightage for the internal selection rounds.

How can applicants know about the time slot and date of NMAT exam?

The date, time slot and exam venue will be printed on the NMAT admit card. It is a chain of the process; first, the candidate will have to schedule the test using the 'schedule test' option available under the exam tab on the candidate dashboard in NMAT by GMAC account. The test scheduling option will be available after they have received a confirmation email from the exam conducting authority about the receipt of the NMAT application fee. Candidates can then choose the date and time slot of the test as per their convenience for NMAT by GMAC exam. The facility to book date and time slot along with the selection of preferable locations of the test centre is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

What is the scheduling and rescheduling of NMAT exam?

Scheduling the NMAT exam refers to choosing a time slot for the test. Aspirants can schedule the test by paying the registration fee. Via the scheduling window, candidates can select the date, venue, time slot for the NMAT exam. Candidates can, however, reschedule the date using the NMAT rescheduling window if they, due to some unforeseen reason, are not able to appear for the test on the scheduled date. Besides the scheduling and rescheduling window, there is another provision available in NMAT known as retake scheduling and retake rescheduling. It implies that candidates can retake the exam, if they wish to, by applying for the retake exam schedule option. Similarly, the retake exam scheduled earlier can be rescheduled if the candidates are unable to appear for the retake exam on the scheduled date.

What is the procedure to retake NMAT exam?

Retake option for the NMAT exam is available in the candidate's existing registration account after the first attempt. The option to retake the test is present in the Retake tab in the dashboard of the candidate account. Candidates have to wait 15 days before retaking the NMAT exam again. It is subject to payment of the application fee. Candidates can retake the NMAT exam twice during the test window. That brings total attempts in one exam session to three. To apply for each attempt, candidates have to pay the application cum exam fee. Besides applying for retake, candidates who wish to take only one attempt can also do so. In such cases, the available score will be sent to the selected colleges.

What is meant by NMAT retake window?

GMAC conducts NMAT with a aspirant-first approach. Candidates can appear for NMAT three times during one exam session. That means, GMAC provides one main attempt and two retake attempts for the NMAT exam. The meaning of retake of the NMAT exam implies that any applicant can attempt the test thrice, including the first attempt. In other words, the process of reappearing for the exam is known as exam retake. Candidates aspiring for a retake attempt have to apply using the NMAT retake window. However, candidates can reappear for the exam, not before 15 days after the first attempt. Similarly, third exam attempt can only be scheduled on a date 15 days after the second attempt for NMAT exam.

Is NMAT registration available throughout the year?

No. NMAT registration is available within a specific timeline. Candidates have to fill NMAT application form before the last date. However, GMAC facilitates account creation facility throughout year.

Will I be notified about the submission of the NMAT application form?

Yes. Candidates will get an email confirmation once the NMAT registration form is submitted. Candidates completing NMAT application process will be able to schedule their exam date.

NMAT Additional Phase Registration 2025: Last Date (Jan 10), Fees, How to Apply

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Registration - 5 Jan '26 - 10 Jan '26

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 17:50 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Assistant Manager – Editorial Content

NMAT Additional Phase Registration 2025: The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) will start NMAT 2025 registration for additional phase exam fron January 5, 2026. Candidates will be able to apply for NMAT additional phase exam until January 10, 2026. Candidates who have not appeared for three attempts of NMAT 2025 will be able to apply for the exam during the additional window. The official website of GMAC, mba.com, hosts the link to fill NMAT application form 2025.

As per the NMAT exam dates and schedule, a candidate can only appear for a subsequent attempt of NMAT after 15 days of his/her first attempt. Scroll down for more details on NMAT registration 2025, including important dates, steps to fill online form, registration fee, retake registration, and more.

LATEST: NMAT 2025 Additional Window Update: Registration Begins Jan 5; Exam from Jan 13 to 17

Table of contents

Direct Link for NMAT 2025 Additional Phase Registration
NMAT 2025 Registration & Exam Dates
NMAT Registration Process 2025
NMAT 2025 Registration: Image Upload Specifications
Details Required in NMAT Application Form
Eligibility Criteria for NMAT Registration 2025
What is NMAT Rescheduling Window?
NMAT Retake Registration 2025
NMAT Registration Fees 2025
NMAT Registration for Test Takers with Disabilities
NMAT 2025 College Predictor

Direct Link for NMAT 2025 Additional Phase Registration

NMAT 2025 Registration & Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NMAT 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
05 Jan ' 26 - 10 Jan ' 26	NMAT 2025 Scheduling (Additional Window)
05 Jan ' 26 - 10 Jan ' 26	NMAT 2025 Registration (Additional Window)
13 Jan ' 26 - 17 Jan ' 26	NMAT 2025 Exam Date (Additional Window)

Dates	Past Exam Dates
06 Nov ' 25 - 17 Dec ' 25	NMAT 2025 Retake Registration
05 Nov ' 25 - 19 Dec ' 25	NMAT 2025 Exam Window
28 Oct ' 25 - 16 Dec ' 25	NMAT 2025 Admit Card Issuance
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